Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled vs Peugeot TKR 50 RCup (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooledstacks up against the Peugeot TKR 50 RCup. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom F12R Air CooledPeugeot TKR 50 RCup
Model year20092008
Price$2,059
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight93 kg81 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Shuricane
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled vs Peugeot TKR 50 RCup — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled and the Peugeot TKR 50 RCup usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled brings its published horsepower in a 93 kg package, while the Peugeot TKR 50 RCup counters with its own power figure at 81 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: